Question

multiple choice question
in general, protein synthesis ______ during the recovery period following exercise.

increases
remains unchanged
decreases

Explanation:

During the recovery period after exercise, the body repairs and adapts to the stress of exercise. Protein synthesis increases to help rebuild and strengthen muscle tissue (and other tissues) that may have been damaged or stressed during exercise. This is part of the body's adaptive response to exercise, where it uses nutrients (including amino acids for protein synthesis) to recover and become stronger. So the correct option is the one that says "increases".

Answer:

A. increases